It's obvious that Shanahan is putting a BIG emphasis on character and leadership. Here's quotes from all 3 scouting reports:

OLB Ryan Kerrigan

Exceptional intangibles. Person of high character. Outstanding work ethic on and off the field. Named 2010 team captain. Received team's Pit Bull Award (exemplified and sustained tenacity and intense play) during 2009 spring practices. Named team's MVP in 2009. Three-time Academic All Big Ten. Defensive Player of the Year and Big Ten Lineman of the Year in 2010.

DE Jarvis Jenkins

Team captain. No off-field issues or academic problems to our knowledge. Improving as a leader and is learning to trust his coaching more as he matures.

WR Leonard Hankerson

Great work ethic. Will pay the price. Matured during career at Miami. One of the most improved players on the team in 2009 and continue to improve in 2010 due to hard work. No off the field issues to our knowledge.

Kerrigan and Hankerson got rated 1 for intangibles which is the best score and Jenkins got a 2 which is above average. There is definitely a pattern.

I'd by lying if I said I wasn't disappointed that we didn't get a quarterback but these guys are safe picks who will play right away. They're the kind of players the Redskins never have. ROLE players. Usually the Skins have some combination of garbage and superstars. This time they have two solid OLBs, two solid DE's and a WR which was badly needed. These picks are low risk guys who show excellent character and work ethic, and work ethic is the great equalizer. A guy can have all the ability in the world but not the drive to maximize it. Like Tom Brady. Pretty mediocre prospect, but he was such a hard worker he became the best QB in the league and a multiple Super Bowl Champion.

Now, I still badly want a QB (no idea who, at this point) but we're on the right track. With so many late round picks, odds are good we get at least one guy who will play a major role for us.

"Guess [Ryan Kerrigan] really does have a good motor. And is relentless. And never quits on a play. And just keeps coming. And probably eats Wheaties and drinks Apple Pie smoothies and shaves with Valvoline." -Dan Steinberg DC Sports Bog

Kemo was a MAJOR free agent flop. Color me surprised if he even comes back.

"Guess [Ryan Kerrigan] really does have a good motor. And is relentless. And never quits on a play. And just keeps coming. And probably eats Wheaties and drinks Apple Pie smoothies and shaves with Valvoline." -Dan Steinberg DC Sports Bog

I say we now spend 3 or 4 picks on offensive lineman, grab 1 or 2 RBs, 2 or 3 front seven guys defensively, and a WR and a DB. Also pick up a QB in the 7th round for the hell of it.

Atleast 2 or 3 of those guys will turn into something of value and another 3 or 4 will turn into decent depth. Looks like we were less worried about impact talent than we were trying to get depth and warm bodies.

I expect us to waste around 3 picks on FB/TEs/Ks/Ps who we'll never ever hear about again after draft day.

"I said when he retired that Joe Gibbs was the best coach I'd ever faced." - Bill Parcells

Smithian wrote:I say we now spend 3 or 4 picks on offensive lineman, grab 1 or 2 RBs, 2 or 3 front seven guys defensively, and a WR and a DB. Also pick up a QB in the 7th round for the hell of it.

Atleast 2 or 3 of those guys will turn into something of value and another 3 or 4 will turn into decent depth. Looks like we were less worried about impact talent than we were trying to get depth and warm bodies.

I expect us to waste around 3 picks on FB/TEs/Ks/Ps who we'll never ever hear about again after draft day.

Man they better not draft TE's and FB's and Kickers. I bet they wont. Maybe a kicker because ours is *sh$t*.

I do hope they did their homework on these late round OL/DL and not just the WR/QB/RB like Shanahan is known for. I know the Skins have been limited on scouting so I hope that's not the case now. If you are trading down to get all these late picks at least know what you are drafting.